Micron Technology, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit, Mobile Business Unit, Embedded Business Unit, and Storage Business Unit. It provides memory and storage technologies comprising dynamic random access memory semiconductor devices with low latency that provide high-speed data retrieval; non-volatile and re-writeable semiconductor storage devices; and non-volatile re-writable semiconductor memory devices that provide fast read speeds under the Micron and Crucial brands, as well as through private labels. The company offers memory products for the cloud server, enterprise, client, graphics, networking, industrial, and automotive markets, as well as for smartphone and other mobile-device markets; SSDs and component-level solutions for the enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets; discrete storage products in component and wafers; and memory and storage products for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. It markets its products through its direct sales force, independent sales representatives, distributors, and retailers; and web-based customer direct sales channel, as well as through channel and distribution partners. Micron Technology, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Micron Technology, Inc.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up by +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +1.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.35%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.23%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) fell -0.33%.
Stock indexes settled mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 posting a 6-week high and the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to a new all-time high. The broader market found underlying support on Thursday after bond yields moved lower amid a jump in weekly jobless claims, which is dovish for Fed policy. Also, managed healthcare stocks staged a rally on Thursday, a supportive factor for the overall market, and Visa shares surged more than +6% to boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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However, the Nasdaq 100 fell to a 1-week low due to a sell-off in Oracle, which is viewed as a bellwether of the AI investment boom. Oracle tumbled more than 10% on Thursday, leading AI-infrastructure shares lower, after reporting Q2 cloud sales that missed estimates and raising its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion. Oracle’s results reignited worries about tech valuations and whether the capital outlays on AI infrastructure will pay off.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose by +44,000 to a 3-month high of 236,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 220,000.
The US Sep trade deficit unexpectedly shrank to -$52.8 billion versus expectations of a widening to -$63.1 billion and the smallest deficit in 5.25 years.
The markets are discounting a 24% chance that the FOMC will cut the fed funds target range by 25 bp at the January 27-28 FOMC meeting.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 496 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a 4-week high and closed up +0.80%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed down -0.70%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -0.90%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Thursday closed up by +7.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -0.6 bp to 4.141%. T-notes found support on Thursday on positive carryover from Wednesday when the FOMC cut its 2025 and 2026 US core PCE price estimates, and Fed Chair Powell said that he doesn't think a rate hike is anybody's base case for the Fed's next policy move. T-notes held their gains after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3-month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Decent demand for the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds was also positive for T-notes as the auction had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.36, right on the 10-auction average.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield fell -0.7 bp to 2.843%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -2.2 bp to 4.484%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Cruise line operators moved higher on Thursday. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) closed up more than +7% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed up more than +6%, and Carnival (CCL) closed up more than +5%
Managed healthcare stocks rallied on Thursday. Elevance Health (ELV) closed up more than +5%, and Centene (CNC) and Molina Healthcare (MOH) closed up more than +4%. Also, Humana (HUM) and Cigna Group (CI) closed up more than +3%. In addition, HCA Healthcare (HCA) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed up more than +2%.
Fertilizer stocks rose on Thursday after Ukraine said its drones attacked two fertilizer plants in western Russia. Mosaic (MOS) closed up more than +6%, and Intrepid Potash (IPI) closed up more than +5%. Also, CF Industries Holdings (CF) closed up more than +2%.
Chip makers retreated on Thursday, weighing on the Nasdaq 100. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Intel (INTC), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed down more than -3%. Also, Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Applied Materials (AMAT), GlobalFoundries (GFS), and Micron Technology (MU) closed down more than -1%.
Oracle (ORCL) closed down more than -10% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q2 adjusted revenue of $16.06 billion, below the consensus of $16.21 billion, and raising its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion.
Oxford Industries (OXM) closed down more than -21% after cutting its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $2.20-$2.40 from a previous estimate of $2.80-$3.20, well below the consensus of $2.91.
Lovesac Co (LOVE) closed down more than -8% after cutting its 2026 net sales forecast to $685 million-$705 million from a previous forecast of $710 million-$740 million, weaker than the consensus of $713.7 million.
Stellantis NV (STLA) closed down more than -3% after BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) closed down more than -1% after Citigroup downgraded the stock to neutral from buy.
Gemini Space Station Inc (GEMI) closed up more than +31% after the company’s application for a derivatives exchange was approved by the Commodity Futures Exchange Commission.
Ciena Corp (CIEN) closed up more than +8% after reporting Q4 revenue of $1.35 billion, better than the consensus of $1.29 billion.
Visa (V) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Bank of America Global Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $382.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) closed up more than +2% after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the stock with a buy recommendation and a price target of $120.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) closed up more than +1% after Nephron Research LLC upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $367.
Earnings Reports(12/12/2025)
Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT), SR Bancorp Inc (SRBK), Value Line Inc (VALU).
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Most Stocks Recover from Oracle Sell-Off

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Micron Technology Inc. (Symbol: MU), where a total of 119,422 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 11.9 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 46.8% of MU's average daily trading volume over the past month of 25.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $250 strike put option expiring December 12, 2025, with 5,951 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 595,100 underlying shares of MU. Below is a chart showing MU's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $250 strike highlighted in orange:
Newmont Corp (Symbol: NEM) options are showing a volume of 42,023 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 4.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 46.3% of NEM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $100 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 2,254 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 225,400 underlying shares of NEM. Below is a chart showing NEM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange:
And Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) options are showing a volume of 10,619 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 46.3% of CEG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $200 strike put option expiring June 18, 2026, with 788 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 78,800 underlying shares of CEG. Below is a chart showing CEG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $200 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Thursday Option Activity: MU, NEM, CEG

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +1.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.52%.
Stock indexes are mixed today, with the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1-week low and the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to a new all-time high. The broader market is under pressure today after Oracle's earnings, viewed as a bellwether of the AI investment boom, came in worse than expected, fueling concerns about the vast spending tied to artificial intelligence. Shares of Oracle are down more than -12% to lead AI stocks lower after it reported Q2 cloud sales that missed estimates and raised its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion. Oracle’s results reignited worries about tech valuations and whether the capital outlays on AI infrastructure will pay off.
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Stocks have underlying support from a jump in weekly jobless claims to a 3-month high, which knocked bond yields lower. The 10-year T-note yield is down -4 bp to 4.11%. Also, a +3% rally in Visa shares today is boosting the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose by +44,000 to a 3-month high of 236,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 220,000.
The US Sep trade deficit unexpectedly shrank to -$52.8 billion versus expectations of a widening to -$63.1 billion and the smallest deficit in 5.25 years.
The markets are discounting a 24% chance that the FOMC will cut the fed funds target range by 25 bp at the January 27-28 FOMC meeting.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 495 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a 4-weekhigh and is up +1.07%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed down -0.70%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -0.90%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +13 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -3.1 bp to 4.116%. T-notes are climbing today as weakness in stocks has prompted some safe-haven buying of government debt. T-notes also have carryover support from Wednesday when the FOMC cut its 2025 and 2026 US core PCE price estimates, and Fed Chair Powell said that he doesn't think a rate hike is anybody's base case for the Fed's next policy move. T-notes held their gains after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3-month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Supply pressures may limit further upside in T-notes ahead of the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down by -0.6 bp to 2.845%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down by -3.4 bp to 4.472%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Oracle (ORCL) is down more than -12% to lead the S&P 500 losers, and AI-infrastructure stocks are lower today after reporting Q2 adjusted revenue of $16.06 billion, below the consensus of $16.21 billion, and raising its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion. CoreWeave (CRWV) is down more than -7%, and Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -4% on the news.
Chip makers are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) are down more than -4%. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Nvidia (NVDA), and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -3%. In addition, Intel (INTC), Applied Materials (AMAT), GlobalFoundries (GFS), KLA Corp (KLAC), Micron Technology (MU), and Lam Research (LRCX) are down more than -2%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are under pressure today with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) down more than -2%. Strategy (MSTR) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, Riot Platforms (RIOT) and MARA Holdings (MARA) are down more than -5%, Coinbase Global (COIN) is down more than -4%, and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) is down more than -3%.
Fertilizer stocks are moving higher today after Ukraine said its drones attacked two fertilizer plants in western Russia. Mosaic (MOS) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) is up more than +4%, and CF Industries Holdings (CF) and FMC Corp (FMC) are up more than +3%.
Oxford Industries (OXM) is down more than -22% after cutting its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $2.20-$2.40 from a previous estimate of $2.80-$3.20, well below the consensus of $2.91.
Lovesac Co (LOVE) is down more than -13% after cutting its 2026 net sales forecast to $685 million-$705 million from a previous forecast of $710 million-$740 million, weaker than the consensus of $713.7 million.
Stellantis NV (STLA) is down more than -3% after BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is down more than -1% after Citigroup downgraded the stock to neutral from buy.
Gemini Space Station Inc (GEMI) is up more than +17% after the company’s application for a derivatives exchange was approved by the Commodity Futures Exchange Commission.
Ciena Corp (CIEN) is up more than +6% after reporting Q4 revenue of $1.35 billion, better than the consensus of $1.29 billion.
Visa (V) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Bank of America Global Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $382.
Unity Software (U) is up more than +2% after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $59.
JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is up more than +2% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $227.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is up more than +1% after Nephron Research LLC upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $367.
Earnings Reports(12/11/2025)
Broadcom Inc (AVGO), Ciena Corp (CIEN), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU), RH (RH).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Dow Jumps to New Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Miss Fuel Shift from Tech to Value Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down by -0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.89%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are down -0.34%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are down -0.92%.
Stock indexes are mixed today, with the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1-week low and the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to a 4-week high. The broader market is under pressure today after Oracle's earnings, viewed as a bellwether of the AI investment boom, came in worse than expected, fueling concerns about the vast spending tied to artificial intelligence. Shares of Oracle are down more than -14% to lead AI stocks lower after it reported Q2 cloud sales that missed estimates and raised its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion. Oracle’s results reignited worries about tech valuations and whether the capital outlays on AI infrastructure will pay off.
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Stocks have underlying support from a jump in weekly jobless claims to a 3-month high, which knocked bond yields lower. The 10-year T-note yield is down -4 bp to 4.11%.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose by +44,000 to a 3-month high of 236,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 220,000.
The US Sep trade deficit unexpectedly shrank to -$52.8 billion versus expectations of a widening to -$63.1 billion and the smallest deficit in 5.25 years.
The markets are discounting a 22% chance that the FOMC will cut the fed funds target range by 25 bp at the January 27-28 FOMC meeting.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 495 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.52%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed down -0.70%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -0.90%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +14 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -4.1 bp to 4.106%. T-notes are climbing today as weakness in stocks has prompted some safe-haven buying of government debt. T-notes also have carryover support from Wednesday when the FOMC cut its 2025 and 2026 US core PCE price estimates, and Fed Chair Powell said that he doesn't think a rate hike is anybody's base case for the Fed's next policy move. T-notes held their gains after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3-month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Supply pressures may limit further upside in T-notes ahead of the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down by -0.2 bp to 2.849%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down by -2.6 bp to 4.480%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Oracle (ORCL) is down more than -13% to lead the S&P 500 losers, and AI-infrastructure stocks are lower today after reporting Q2 adjusted revenue of $16.06 billion, below the consensus of $16.21 billion, and raising its 2026 capital spending outlook by $15 billion to $50 billion. CoreWeave (CRWV) is down more than -7%, and Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -6% on the news.
Chip makers are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is down more than -3%. Also, Nvidia (NVDA) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials, and Broadcom (AVGO), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Lam Research (LRCX) are down more than -2%. In addition, GlobalFoundries (GFS), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Micron Technology (MU), and KLA Corp (KLAC) are down more than -1%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are under pressure today with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) down more than -2%. Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY), Riot Platforms (RIOT), Strategy (MSTR), MARA Holdings (MARA), and Coinbase Global (COIN) are down more than -2%.
Oxford Industries (OXM) is down more than -15% after cutting its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $2.20-$2.40 from a previous estimate of $2.80-$3.20, well below the consensus of $2.91.
Lovesac Co (LOVE) is down more than -8% after cutting its 2026 net sales forecast to $685 million-$705 million from a previous forecast of $710 million-$740 million, weaker than the consensus of $713.7 million.
Stellantis NV (STLA) is down more than -3% after BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral.
Coherent (COHR) is down more than -2% after Bain Capital unloaded $987.3 million of its Coherent holdings via an unregistered block trade.
Gemini Space Station Inc (GEMI) is up more than +6% after the company’s application for a derivatives exchange was approved by the Commodity Futures Exchange Commission.
Ciena Corp (CIEN) is up more than +4% after reporting Q4 revenue of $1.35 billion, better than the consensus of $1.29 billion.
Unity Software (U) is up more than +4% after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $59.
Adobe (ADBE) is up more than +2% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.85 to $5.90, stronger than the consensus of $5.66.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is up more than +1% after Nephron Research LLC upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $367.
JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is up more than +1% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $227.
Earnings Reports(12/11/2025)
Broadcom Inc (AVGO), Ciena Corp (CIEN), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU), RH (RH).
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Stocks Mixed as a Plunge in Oracle Weighs on Tech Stocks

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Chicago, IL – December 11, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are NVIDIA Corp. NVDA, Micron Technology, Inc. MU and Vertiv Holdings Co. VRT.
NVIDIA & 2 Profitable AI Stocks to Buy Now for Big 2026 Gains
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To that end, NVIDIA Corp., Micron Technology, Inc. and Vertiv Holdings Co. have been selected as top AI picks for next year due to their high net income ratios.
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The net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenues. Using the net income ratio, one can determine a firm’s effectiveness in meeting operating and non-operating expenses from revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate ample revenues and successfully manage all business functions.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up by +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.42%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.66%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose +0.44%.
Stock indexes shook off early weakness on Wednesday and settled higher, with the S&P 500 posting a 6-week high, the Nasdaq 100 a 5-week high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average a 3.5-week high. Stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Fed cut interest rates by 25 bp and Fed Chair Powell took a less hawkish tone than anticipated. Stocks also found support after the Fed raised its US 2025 GDP forecast and lowered its core PCE price forecast. In addition, the Fed boosted market liquidity by saying it will purchase $40 billion of T-bills per month to rebuild reserves.
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Stocks found some support today amid signs of easing wage pressures, which are dovish for Fed policy, after the US Q3 employment cost index rose by +0.8% q/q, slightly weaker than the +0.9% q/q expected.
US MBA mortgage applications rose +4.8% in the week ended December 5, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.4% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +14.3%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +1 bp to 6.33% from 6.32% in the prior week.
The FOMC, as expected, cut the fed funds target range by 25 bp to 3.50%-3.75% in a 9-3 vote and said it will consider "the extent and timing of additional adjustments" to interest rates. The FOMC noted that "job gains have slowed this year" and "downside risks to employment rose in recent months." Also, "inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated."
The Fed's "dot plot" of interest rate projections shows the median forecast for the fed funds rate is 3.375% for the end of 2026, implying one 25 bp rate cut next year, unchanged from September.
The FOMC raised its 2025 GDP estimate to 1.7% from 1.6% in September and raised its 2026 GDP estimate to 2.3% from 1.8% in September. The FOMC cut its 2025 core PCE price estimate to 3.0% from 3.1% in September and cut its 2026 core PCE price estimate to 2.5% from 2.6% in September.
The Fed said it will begin buying $40 billion of Treasury bills per month starting December 12 to rebuild reserves in the financial system, which shrank as it tightened its balance sheet.
Fed Chair Powell signaled the Fed may now pause its interest rate cutting campaign when he said the Fed is now "within a range of plausible estimates of neutral and leave us well positioned to determine the extent and timing of additional adjustments" to rates. He added that he doesn't think a rate hike is anybody's base case for the Fed's next policy move.
The markets this week will focus on Thursday’s weekly initial unemployment claims, expected to increase by +29,000 to 220,000.
The markets are discounting a 22% chance that the FOMC will cut the fed funds target range by 25 bp at the January 27-28 FOMC meeting.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 495 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets settled lower on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.18%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed down -0.23%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 fell from a 3.5-week high and closed down -0.10%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Wednesday closed up +4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -4.1 bp to 4.147%. Mar T-note futures rebounded from a 3-month low on Wednesday and moved higher, and the 10-year T-note yield fell from a 3-month high of 4.207%. T-notes found support after the US Q3 employment index rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. T-notes added to their gains after the FOMC cut its 2025 and 2026 US core PCE price estimates and after Fed Chair Powell said that he doesn't think a rate hike is anybody's base case for the Fed's next policy move.
T-notes were initially under pressure early Wednesday amid concerns that a divided FOMC will signal a hawkish rate cut of -25 bp, but then signal policy will remain on hold for an extended period. T-notes also saw some negative carryover from hawkish ECB comments on Wednesday, which pushed the German 10-year bund yield to an 8.75-month high.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield climbed to an 8.75-month high of 2.895% and finished up by +0.1 bp to 2.851%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose to a 2.5-week high of 4.554% and is up by +0.1 bp to 4.506%.
ECB President Lagarde said the ECB will likely raise its economic growth forecasts at next week's policy meeting, reflecting a more optimistic outlook.
ECB Governing Council member Simkus said, "We have an inflation rate that is more or less close to the 2% target in the medium term, which suggests no need for a change in interest rates, not only at the next ECB meeting in December but also in further meetings."
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers rallied on Wednesday, helping lift the broader market. Micron Technology (MU) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed up more than +4%, and Applied Materials (AMAT) and Qualcomm (QCOM) closed up more than +3%. Also, Analog Devices (ADI), Broadcom (AVGO), GlobalFoundries (GFS), Lam Research (LRCX), Microchip Technology (MCHP), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +1%.
Mobile grocery delivery service companies retreated on Wednesday after Amazon.com said it has expanded same-day delivery for perishable groceries to over 2,300 cities and towns, with more coming next year. Maplebear (CART) closed down more than -6% and Uber Technologies (UBER) closed down more than -5% to lead losers in the S&P 500. Also, DoorDash (DASH) closed down more than -4%.
Photronics (PLAB) closed up more than +45% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of 60 cents, well above the consensus of 45 cents, and forecasting Q1 adjusted EPS of 51 cents to 59 cents, better than the consensus of 46 cents.
GE Vernova (GEV) closed up more than +15% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after boosting its stock buyback program to $10 billion and doubling its quarterly dividend to 50 cents.
EchoStar (SATS) closed up more than +10% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $110.
Middleby Corp. (MIDD) closed up more than +9% after Jeffries upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $175.
American International Group (AIG) closed up more than +6% after Insurance Inside reported that Chubb made an informal takeover offer for the company.
PepsiCo (PEP) closed up more than +3% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $164.
Waters Corp. (WAT) closed up more than +2% after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to outperform from peer perform with a price target of $480.
AeroVironment (AVAV) closed down -13% after cutting its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $3.40-$3.55 from a previous forecast of $3.60-$3.70, below the consensus of $3.63.
Netflix (NFLX) closed down more than -4% after Paramount said in a letter to Warner Bros. Discovery holders that its offer of $30 per share is superior to Netflix’s offer.
GameStop (GME) closed down more than -4% after reporting Q3 net sales fell -4.6% y/y to $821.0 million.
Noble Corp Plc (NE) closed down more than -2% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
T Rowe Price Group (TROW) closed down more than 1% after reporting that assets under management in Nov fell -0.2% m/m to $1.79 trillion.
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Stocks Rally as Fed Cuts Interest Rates and Boosts Liquidity

As the new year approaches, investors should look for companies that generate strong returns after all operating and non-operating expenses are paid. Therefore, it’s better to invest in a profitable business rather than one that is losing money. Here, we utilize the concept of accounting ratios to assess a company’s profitability. Among various profitability ratios, we choose the most effective and widely used metric to determine a firm’s bottom-line performance.
With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), we’ve also narrowed our search to strong AI-focused companies positioned for long-term growth. It’s worth noting that the global AI market is projected to surge from $371.71 billion in 2025 to $2,407.02 billion by 2032, suggesting a robust CAGR of 30.6%, according to MarketsandMarkets.
To that end, NVIDIA Corporation NVDA, Micron Technology, Inc. MU and Vertiv Holdings Co. VRT have been selected as top AI picks for next year due to their high net income ratios.
Net Income Ratio Explained
The net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenues. Using the net income ratio, one can determine a firm’s effectiveness in meeting operating and non-operating expenses from revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate ample revenues and successfully manage all business functions.
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The net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So, we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.
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These few parameters have narrowed the universe of more than 7,685 stocks to only 11.
Here are three of the 11 stocks that qualified for the screening:
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing infrastructure company that provides graphics, compute, and networking solutions worldwide. The 12-month net profit margin of NVDA is 53% (read more: SoundHound Vs. NVIDIA: Which AI Stock Should You Buy Before 2026?).
Micron
Micron designs, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products across the United States, Asia and other global markets. The 12-month net profit margin of MU is 22.9% (read more: 2 Fast-Growing AI Stocks That Could Become the Next NVIDIA).
Vertiv
Vertiv provides critical digital infrastructure and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments worldwide. The 12-month net profit margin of VRT is 10.7%.
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NVIDIA & 2 Profitable AI Stocks to Buy Now for Big 2026 Gains

As we near 2026, a look back at 2025 reveals that the global semiconductor market was propelled by unprecedented demand. The primary engine for this growth has undoubtedly been the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, fueling an insatiable demand for high-performance computing chips in data centers and beyond.
This surge got duly reflected in the data — global semiconductor sales reached a solid $72.7 billion in October 2025 alone, marking a stunning 27.2% year-over-year increase, with the United States at the forefront of this upswing. Evidently, the nation captured a significant portion of this boom, with sales from the Americas region soaring 59.6% year over year in October, far outpacing any other region, as reported by the Semiconductor Industry Association (“SIA”) on Dec. 4, 2025.
This surge has been boosting industry titans, including NVIDIA NVDA, the AI and GPU powerhouse; Advanced Micro Devices AMD, competing strongly in CPUs and GPUs; ASML Holding ASML, provider of the EUV lithography machines needed to print advanced, powerful AI chips; Broadcom AVGO, an infrastructure backbone provider; and Intel Corporation INTC, a prominent AI-PC accelerator. As these stocks rally, their collective growth translates directly into rising values for semiconductor Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
Therefore, for investors seeking exposure to the semiconductor industry’s ongoing rally, semiconductor ETFs are becoming an increasingly compelling option.
Before suggesting some top-ranked semiconductor ETFs for your portfolio, let us take a closer look at the growth catalysts behind the semiconductor industry’s expansion in 2025, as well as its future potential, so that investors can make informed decisions.
What Powered the 2025 Semiconductor Surge?
The semiconductor industry's exceptional performance, particularly in the United States in 2025, was driven by a combination of the following factors:
• AI-Driven Demand: The need for chips to train and run massive AI models was the dominant force, particularly boosting the Logic and Memory segments. High-Bandwidth Memory, used almost exclusively for AI accelerators, became a key driver for the memory market. This led to record revenues and high profit margins for primary memory manufacturers like Micron Technology MU.
• Favorable Policy Adoption: Initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act spurred investment in domestic manufacturing capacity, aiming to build more resilient supply chains. This act played a vital role in spurring private-sector investment, which amounted to nearly $500 billion in the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem as of July 2025 (according to a report published by SIA in July).
• Technological Transition: The industry continued its relentless pace of innovation, laying the groundwork for next-generation advancements like Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors and advanced packaging technologies.
What Lies Ahead?
As we approach 2026, the semiconductor industry’s momentum is expected not only to continue but also to accelerate.
According to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (“WSTS”) autumn forecast, the global semiconductor market is expected to grow more than 25% in 2026, nearing the historic $1 trillion mark. With the United States expected to continue its position as a prominent forerunner in this market, we may expect it to deliver a robust performance next year as well.
The growth drivers are expected to intensify, centered primarily on the massive deployment of AI data center infrastructure and the continued expansion of AI inference applications across various sectors. Other key factors include the rising penetration of semiconductor-intensive Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the ubiquitous digital transformation across industrial markets. Memory and Logic chips are also expected to remain the primary engines of this expansion.
Top-Ranked Semiconductor ETFs to Buy
For investors, the very factors that boosted leading chip stocks also strengthen the case for using semiconductor ETFs as a diversified way to gain exposure rather than timing individual picks. An ETF can provide exposure across GPU leaders, CPU and FPGA providers, analog power specialists, connectivity players, and foundry or equipment suppliers, reducing idiosyncratic risk from product delays, export rules, or pricing pressure at any one company.
Thus, investors looking to capitalize on the semiconductor industry’s growth while managing risk may add the following ETFs to their portfolios:
iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX
This fund, with net assets of $17.5 billion, provides exposure to 30 U.S. companies that design, manufacture and distribute semiconductors. Its top 10 holdings include prominent semiconductor stocks like AMD (8.36%), AVGO (8.30%), NVDA (6.55%), MU (6.38%), INTC (4.89%) and ASML (4.40%), which play a crucial role in the AI revolution.
SOXX has soared 45.7% year to date. The fund charges 34 basis points (bps) as fees and sports a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong buy).
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF SOXQ
This fund, with a market value worth $804.9 million, offers exposure to the 31 largest U.S.-listed securities of companies engaged in the semiconductor business. Its top 10 holdings include AVGO (10.28%), NVDA (9.74%), AMD (8.29%), MU (6.32%), INTC (5.04%) and ASML (4.60%).
SOXQ has surged 48.8% year to date. The fund charges 19 bps as fees and sports a Zacks ETF Rank #1.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH
This fund, with net assets worth $37.67 billion, offers exposure to 26 companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. Its top 10 holdings include NVDA (16.99%), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) (9.41%), AVGO (8.81%), MU (6.44%), ASML (5.73%), AMD (5.63%) and INTC (5.60%).
SMH has surged 52.4% year to date. The fund charges 35 bps as fees and holds a Zacks ETF Rank #1.
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF FTXL
This fund, with net assets worth $1.38 billion, offers exposure to 31 U.S. semiconductor companies. Its top 10 holdings include MU (9.10%), INTC (9.65%), AVGO (7.86%), NVDA (6.21%) and AMD (3.96%).
FTXL has surged 53.5% year to date. The fund charges 60 bps as fees and holds a Zacks ETF Rank #2 (Buy).
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Key Points
Memory shortages pushed DRAM and 3D NAND prices sharply higher, creating sizable near-term tailwinds.
Micron's new $9.6 billion chip plant in Japan and exit from consumer memory aim to prioritize high‑margin AI and data‑center demand.
The stock is cheaper than peers, with an average analyst price target of $338, implying about 34% upside.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is one of the most prominent manufacturers of high-performance memory (DRAM and HBM) and storage devices (SSD, 3D NAND) for computing today.
We've all seen headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) chips, data center infrastructure, and connectivity hardware, but memory is one crucial component in AI. For example, each Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPU uses 192GB of memory that serves as short-term, fast-access storage. Faster memory means lower latency, faster calculations, and quicker results.
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Now, like many AI-adjacent companies, Micron stock has experienced big year-to-date gains, gaining about 200%. But based on its current valuation and analyst ratings, many investors could be missing out on its full potential.
The chart of a late bloomer
Unlike many AI tech stocks that experienced explosive growth during the past three to five years, Micron's bull run mostly started in 2025.
As of Dec. 8, its five-year return is 236%, with the vast majority of that gain coming this year. And during the past 52 weeks, Micron's stock has traded in a range from a low of $61.54 to its recent trading price of about $252.
So, yes, a lot of us slept on Micron stock before, but that's changing, especially with recent developments in the AI sector.
Memory prices are through the roof
With AI spending in full swing, there's now a shortage in AI-grade memory solutions. As a result, Samsung recently announced a 60% increase in memory chip prices, while DRAM and 3D NAND contract prices for December 2025 have increased between 80% and 100%.
Meanwhile, retail customers are reportedly paying up to 171% more for memory. The shortage is so severe that even phone and car manufacturers are expecting to get hit next year.
Unfortunately, shortages often lead to higher production costs due to limited raw materials, delayed (and usually smaller) orders, and potentially narrower margins. However, it's not all doom and gloom for Micron.
How Micron is playing the shortage to its advantage
Micron recently announced a $9.6-billion investment in a new facility in Japan to expand its existing Hiroshima plant. The company plans to ship HBM chips from the facility in 2028.
But how will that help with the current shortage?
Short answer: It won't.
For now, all Micron can do is maximize its revenue streams, manage margins, and most importantly, position itself as the prime supplier of AI and data center memory chips. It's already taking bold steps in that direction by exiting the consumer-grade memory market to focus on high-powered AI memory solutions.
When the new HBM facility does come online, Micron can easily ramp up high-margin chip production, fill pent-up demand from AI and data center customers, and immediately capture market share before anyone else can react.
Of course, this is all assuming AI spending continues as it has. But if you're looking for a few more reasons to buy the stock right now, look no further than its valuation and analyst ratings.
Cheap stock, high upside
Right now, Micron is trading at about 31 times price-to-earnings (P/E) while the broader sector trades at nearly 40. That means, despite Micron's bull run this year, the stock is still cheap compared with its peer group.
Meanwhile, analysts tracking the stock have an average price target of $338, suggesting as much as 34% upside from today's levels. Even better, analyst scores have increased from 4.49/5 to a near-perfect 4.65/5 during the last three months. That means Wall Street is growing even more bullish on the stock.
So if you're looking for exposure to AI memory, Micron might just be your ticket.
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The Case for Buying This Under-the-Radar AI Stock Before Its Next Big Catalyst

Fintel reports that on December 9, 2025, Deutsche Bank maintained coverage of Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) with a Buy recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 9.95% Downside
As of December 5, 2025, the average one-year price target for Micron Technology is $222.35/share. The forecasts range from a low of $87.14 to a high of $354.90. The average price target represents a decrease of 9.95% from its latest reported closing price of $246.92 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Micron Technology is 35,579MM, a decrease of 4.81%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 12.78, an increase of 70.47% from the prior forecast.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 3,149 funds or institutions reporting positions in Micron Technology. This is an increase of 144 owner(s) or 4.79% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MU is 0.44%, an increase of 2.45%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.25% to 1,040,926K shares. The put/call ratio of MU is 1.23, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 64,186K shares representing 5.72% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 70,808K shares , representing a decrease of 10.32%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MU by 15.65% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 35,939K shares representing 3.20% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 35,199K shares , representing an increase of 2.06%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MU by 29.21% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 31,723K shares representing 2.83% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 30,959K shares , representing an increase of 2.41%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MU by 29.13% over the last quarter.
Primecap Management holds 29,655K shares representing 2.64% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 31,466K shares , representing a decrease of 6.10%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MU by 23.65% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 26,038K shares representing 2.32% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 25,690K shares , representing an increase of 1.34%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MU by 33.47% over the last quarter.
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